Any perceived socialization disadvantages to homeschooling are greatly balanced by the real disadvantages of institutional schooling. My husband and I were both gifted kids who felt imprisoned by school - and we both became truants! LOL. Regarding socialization - the hyper-social sports, dating, gossiping school life irritated and overwhelmed me. Especially male attention and clique-mentality. The negative social aspects of institutional school life would be a good article.
This is all good advice. But, it's good advice for any child whether homeschooled or not. As a teacher who has received homeschooled students in my classroom after 8 plus years of homeschooling, I can assure you the transition is very difficult and these students lack the socialization skills despite the best efforts of the parents.
In the same vein as sports leagues, also consider community theater. Most towns have decent community theater options. Our kids have had so much fun and made many friends this way.
Any perceived socialization disadvantages to homeschooling are greatly balanced by the real disadvantages of institutional schooling. My husband and I were both gifted kids who felt imprisoned by school - and we both became truants! LOL. Regarding socialization - the hyper-social sports, dating, gossiping school life irritated and overwhelmed me. Especially male attention and clique-mentality. The negative social aspects of institutional school life would be a good article.
This is all good advice. But, it's good advice for any child whether homeschooled or not. As a teacher who has received homeschooled students in my classroom after 8 plus years of homeschooling, I can assure you the transition is very difficult and these students lack the socialization skills despite the best efforts of the parents.
In the same vein as sports leagues, also consider community theater. Most towns have decent community theater options. Our kids have had so much fun and made many friends this way.